Did you know that organizations are responsible for providing their clients with the means for effective communication? Especially people that are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing? According to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Title II, state and local government and NPOs must offer quality language services to people with hearing disabilities.  And this is why verifying interpreting services isn’t only good practice, but absolutely essential.

For your business to meet ADA requirements, you must use the services of sign language interpreters at some point. Unfortunately, there are many fraudsters our there that are not qualified to interpret sign language. We’ve seen oh so many scandals where sign language interpreters signed gibberish at high profile events, placing the entire event and its organizers in a bad light.

It is vital to choose the right interpreter from a reputable language services provider when selecting a sign language interpreter. Here are some helpful aspects to keep in mind when choosing professional interpreting services:

Certifications

There are many different types of sign language. American Sign Language (ASL) is the recognized form of sign language in the United States and Canada. ASL forms the backbone of the American Deaf Culture. One of the first ways to verify your interpreter is to ensure your interpreter is certified in ASL.

Experience

Along with certifications proving their skills and qualifications, it is essential to ask your interpreter about their experience. Also, ask for testimonials from previous clients. Your interpreter must be experienced and must also be able to showcase recent experience. Verifying the amount of recent experience your interpreter has can help ensure you don’t hire an interpreter that isn’t up to date with the latest industry knowledge.

Special Skills

Sign language interpreters work across a wide range of situations. But most of them specialize in one specific area. Using an interpreter that has specialist skills will ensure the most accurate and professional interpretation for your unique needs.

Medical interpreters can provide Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing patients with all the information they need. They also relay medical information provided by the healthcare provider. Educational interpreters, on the other hand, know how to work with the youth. They help students reach their full potential in the learning environment.

Always consider your interpreting needs when choosing an interpreter. Make sure to use a professional that has relevant skills and experience to support your business needs.

Professional Organization

Choosing a qualified interpreter is essential. But you also need to ensure they work with a trustworthy organization. Interpreters play critical roles. So it is vital to choose a company you can trust to offer the highest quality, professional interpreting service.

Most language services providers staff a mix of employees and contractors. But the leaders in the industry never work with linguists that are not tested, trained, monitored, and held to the same quality standards.

Day Interpreting thrives on helping organizations of all size address their language needs. We provide on-demand access to professional interpreters in a plethora of languages. We also offer various interpreting services including telephone and video remote interpreting options. Our interpreters are vetted using the highest standards, which ensures multilingual connections are no longer an obstacle for global businesses.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our professional interpreting services and how we can help you overcome the linguistic and cultural challenges you might be facing!

Seldean Smith

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